Approximately
one in three cancers could be prevented if we all ate smarter, moved
more and weighed less, according to the American Institute for Cancer
Research (AICR). But achieving that goal will be difficult, because so
many of us learn unhealthy habits in childhood. SuperKids Nutrition
has teamed up with AICR to create recipes, games and activities to show
parents and kids how healthy foods can taste great and that being
active can be fun! Here are 3 tips for your family to start preventing
cancer today!
1) Eat Powerful Plant Foods – Choose
a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, herbs and spices!
Plant foods have super colorful compounds that work to shield your body
and your KIDS’ bodies from bacteria, germs, viruses and diseases like
cancer and heart disease. Use the Super Crew Shield Tracker to make sure you’re getting enough colors in your diet to shield your family from cancer.
2) Make it fun – Read,
play and learn about fruits and vegetables together in a fun way. Go
on a healthy food scavenger hunt at a farmer’s market or your local
grocery store, conduct a family cooking competition in your own kitchen
or plant a small vegetable or herb garden. Have some fun! Our tool kit
has tips on getting kids cooking in the kitchen.
Teaching kids to cook, even if it’s just once a month helps develop
independence, organization and the ability to follow directions. Plus
they’re more likely to eat what they make!
3) Go Whole or Go Home! Make
a welcomed place for whole grains at your table. The fiber will not
only keep you full, but whole grains are an important part in cancer and
heart disease prevention. When making baked goods (like pies) use
whole-grain flour instead of white flour. Make our delicious
whole-grain fruit bars with your kids: http://www.aicr.org/assets/docs/pdf/healthykids/whole-grain-fruit-bars.pdf
Learn more about cancer prevention and make a pledge to start preventing cancer today!
